Energy ESW-C8 Manuel De L'utilisateur page 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS –
READ CAREFULLY!
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
15 Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus.
16 To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the
power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.
17 The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.
WARNING : To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock , do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture .
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol. Within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the products
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
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o w n e r s m a n u a l
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of ENERGY
and high quality manufacturing will allow you to enjoy the most natural and
accurate music reproduction for many years. The advice offered in this manual is
aimed at helping you maximize and maintain peak performance, and therefore, your
listening satisfaction. Please take the time to read all of the instructions contained
in this manual to make certain your system is properly installed and functioning
correctly.
COMPANY BACKGROUND
ENERGY ® speakers are the result of extensive research into accurate sonic
reproduction and represent the leading edge in speaker design and performance.
The finest components and cabinet materials combined with sophisticated
manufacturing and quality control procedures ensure many years of exceptional
performance and listening pleasure.
BREAK-IN PERIOD
We strongly advise that you resist the temptation to play the ENERGY
their full capabilities or experiment with critical placement and listening until they
have been properly broken in. This process should last approximately 50 hours. This
can be easily be done by putting your compact disc player on Repeat mode, while
playing a CD with a wide dynamic range at normal listening levels.
CABINET CARE
Great care and craftsmanship has gone into the construction and finish of the
cabinet. Periodically use a soft, dry cloth to remove dust or fingerprints. Do not use
paper towels or other abrasive materials as it may damage the finish.
NOTE: Please retain the carton and packing material for your ENERGY
products, to protect them in the event of a move or if they need to be
shipped to a service center. Product received damaged by a service center
that has been shipped by the end user in other than the original packaging
will be repaired, refurbished and properly packaged for return shipment, at
the end user's expense.
SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT
The placement of your new ENERGY
three most common locations include: in the corner of the room (which can result in
a boomy or exaggerated low frequency response), placement along one wall but
out of the corner (moderate bass performance with increased fidelity over corner
placement), or alongside a front speaker (creating a better blend with the front
speaker, but sacrificing overall volume). Experimentation with subwoofer placement
is highly encouraged, as slight adjustments can create large benefits in sound
reproduction. To further test subwoofer placement, install the subwoofer temporarily
in your main listening position and while playing a familiar piece of music, walk
around the listening room until you find the best sounding position. This is a
possible location for the subwoofer to be placed.
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